"This should not just make Team Canada fans happy, but New York Islanders fans. It shows that taking off the past few games has not stopped his hot streak. It also does not seem like he will need an adjustment period to get used to playing with his new teammates. But will he be able to keep this up for the rest of the tournament, and will he be able to keep it up when he returns to Long Island?"
"Heading into the Olympic break, Horvat was one of the hottest players. In the eight games he played since returning from injury, he has racked up three goals and four assists for seven points. During this stretch, he had a three-point performance against the Penguins, including the game-winning goal in overtime. Despite some concerns that Horvat was rusty after missing 14 games, this performance shows those concerns may have been premature."
Bo Horvat scored a backhand five-hole goal on Lukas Dostal at 17:26 of the second period, giving Canada a 3-0 lead in a 4-0 win over the Czech Republic. Brad Marchand found Horvat in the neutral zone and Horvat darted down the ice before slipping the shot through the crease. Horvat recorded seven points in eight games since returning from injury, including a three-point performance and an overtime game-winner. Horvat skated as a fourth-line center but contributed offensively, showing no apparent rust and immediate chemistry with new linemates. Continued scoring would deepen Canada’s attack and boost the Islanders’ confidence.
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